Impact of Monitoring System on Family Planning in Rural Bangladesh
Author Information
Author(s): Kabir Humayun, Gazi Rukhsana, Ashraf Ali, Saha Nirod Chandra
Primary Institution: International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Hypothesis
Does an in-built monitoring system improve family planning performance in low-performing areas?
Conclusion
The study found that an in-built monitoring system significantly improved family planning performance in rural Bangladesh.
Supporting Evidence
- The contraceptive prevalence rate increased from 40% to 53% after the monitoring system was implemented.
- Household visits by Family Welfare Assistants increased significantly.
- The unmet contraceptive need declined from 30% in 1995 to 21% in 1996.
Takeaway
The study shows that having a good monitoring system helps health workers do their jobs better, which means more families can get the help they need with planning their children.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study design using both quantitative and qualitative methods, including cluster sampling and structured observations.
Limitations
The study relied on national survey data for comparison due to the absence of division-wise selected indicators.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on married women of reproductive age in rural Bangladesh.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.47–0.73
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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